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people often say that St Clements Church is very welcoming. But what does that really mean. We all like to think that we are welcoming to others, but at the same time we are all different what works for one might not be right for another… Coming to church for the first time is a […]Read more
When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.’ Psalm 94. 19 We all have times in our lives when we are sad… and sometimes what we need most of all at times like this is to feel secure. Its hard to cope with sadness if the ground beneath our feet is rocky. Read more
Modern slavery is hidden in plain sight on our high streets. People are being forced to work long hours, for little or no pay, and under threat of violence in hand car washes. Many hand car washes are legitimate businesses, but some of them are not. Police raids in hand car washes in towns and […]Read more
‘The church has got loads of money’ ‘Why doesn’t the church use its wealth to feed the poor’ ‘Why is the church always asking for money?’ I’ve heard people ask all of these questions – indeed, I’ve asked all these questions myself. And the answer is a Read more
Today Highfield Church are using St Clements as an extension of their classroom! A whole day out spent in the meadows doing woodcraft activities – art, sculpture, maths (measuring tree trunks and working out tree heights). And inside St Clements – a chance to meet a Great African Land Snail, a giant Read more
When I was a child plastic seemed to be a wonder material. I can remember as a child having plastic toys – dolls house furniture, recorders, cars, and all sorts of cheap stocking filler type things. Nothing lasted very long, it was all made abroad in Hong Kong or China, but it was cheap […]Read more
Every year the church elects two people (ideally) to act as churchwardens. Churchwardens are responsible, with the vicar for the fabric of the building and for ensuring that Sunday worship takes place. Its an historic role but also one which is essential for the smooth running of the church, and their Read more
Any talk of bread in a church tends to be about Holy Communion : Jesus said ‘I am the bread of life’ and we celebrate that every week in the sacrament of Holy Communion. The thing about bread the word ‘bread’ is that as well as standing for food made from flour and water, its […]Read more
No not a tour company off shoot – just an invitation to come to St Clements, climb the spiral staircase up into the tower – and look out at the incredible view from the top!! People are taken up in small groups – ample opportunity to take photographs. There will also be heritage information Read more